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On Saturday, March 29, River City Scholars Charter Academy, 644 Evergreen St. SE, will host health insurance information sessions with Cherry Street Health Services at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the school. The deadline to enroll in a health coverage plan, under the Affordable Care Act, is Monday, March 31.
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"There are a lot of our families and community members who aren't aware of the changes," said Amena Moiz, principal of the 500 student charter.

Moiz said she reached out to Cherry Street to perform a community service because the school considers itself a community resource for families. She said the computer lab will be available for families who want sign up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov.

Tiffany Aldrich, director of communications for Cherry Street Health Services, said the agency will have certified application counselors on site to answer questions help with enrollment.

"We just want to make sure that people know their options and have the opportunity to get enrolled in a marketplace plan," she said.

The informational sessions are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the school, 944 Evergreen St. SE. However, the school will be open until 3 p.m. for anyone who needs help signing up.

Cherry Street Health Services has other sessions planned this month in the area including:

• Saturday, March 15, at At-Tawheed Islamic Centre, located at 3357 East Paris Ave. SE, in Kentwood from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 18, at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center, located at 961 Joosten St. SW in Wyoming, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.